FPA announces new board appointments
The Financial Planning Association has re-elected William Johns to its board and welcomed Angela Martyn, and Jade Khao as new board members.
North adds 12 managed portfolios to platform
AMP has partnered with BlackRock, Morningstar, and InvestSense to add 12 managed portfolios to the North platform.
Super funds study housing accord
Australia’s $1 billion industry superannuation sector is working with the Albanese Government on the next steps for the Housing Accord announced during the Federal Budget but the challenge is to develop new investments that meet super fund’s primary obligation to invest for the best financial interest of members.
Apex Group closes latest New Zealand acquisition
Global financial services provider Apex Group has acquired Implemented Investment Holdings, the parent company of Implemented Investment Solutions (IIS) and InvestNow, which will continue to serve the New Zealand market.
Monetary policy decision made by Reserve bank
The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent.
Specialist portfolio manager launches Peak Invest
Sydney-based portfolio manager, Peak Investment Partners, has launched a new online investment solution called Peak Invest.
Jon Petie joins coaching team at Slipstream Group
Jon Petie has joined the financial planning firm Slipstream Group as a business coach.
Robeco partners with Ironbark
Ironbark Asset Management will now offer Robeco’s Emerging Conservative Equity, Global Developed Sustainable Enhanced Index Equity, and SDG Credit Income strategies to wholesale investors in Australia.
Hejaz Financial Services secures certification for Islamic Funds
Islamic finance provider Hejaz Financial Services has announced that four of its funds have been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia.
PAC Capital acquires $250 million fund
Sydney-based private asset manager PAC Capital has acquired Clearwater Portfolio Management.
Government committed to taxonomy with ‘Australian accent’
The Albanese government is committed to an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy that will help accelerate investor capital towards Australia’s shift to net zero.
Lonsdale appointed new APRA chair
APRA is undergoing a changing of the guard with John Lonsdale taking over as chair from Wayne Byres at the end of October.
